Easy Sourdough Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe

This year we have been getting so many berries on our property. This sourdough mixed berry cobbler with crumble topping uses fresh blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. This is the perfect summer sourdough dessert!

My husband makes the trip around our homestead every morning to pick fresh blackberries and raspberries. He comes in with a bowl full everyday!

This is so exciting for me because I love baking with berries and using them in smoothies and yogurt!

Sourdough berry cobbler is an easy recipe to make. A comforting sweet treat for summer that is sure to be a hit in your home.

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As stated above, we are in the thick of berry picking here on the homestead. The raspberries and blackberries are doing so well this year!

While I always put some up in the freezer, I have been having so much fun using this yummy summer crop in my sourdough baking. This sourdough berry cobbler has been one of my favorite recipes so far!

One of the simple pleasures in the summer is taking time to taste and enjoy the fresh produce. Even sweeter is when it comes from your very own property!

If you have never grown berries, they are so easy to start and they spread every year. We planted a few blackberry bushes a few years ago and now there is a huge patch in our back yard!

I highly recommend growing at least one variety of berries. They bare really well and have a flavor the store-bought berries just can’t replicate.

Why you will love this recipe

If you have an abundance of sourdough starter and wonder what to make, a cobbler is the perfect dish! This is one of those sourdough recipes that will win over even the pickiest eaters! It truly is a delicious recipe!

This recipe uses up sourdough starter (can be active or discard) in such a delicious way!

Using only sourdough starter, this recipe is a quick or “no wait” sourdough recipe.

The berries really shine in this cobbler. Not too much sweetener or other flavors.

A recipe that uses simple wholesome ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

Full disclosure, you will have a hard time not eating all of this cobbler!

Why use Sourdough Starter in Recipes?

Sourdough starter is fermented flour and water. This process of fermentation makes any bread products made with it more easily digestible. If you are new to sourdough, start here: How to make a sourdough starter

In recipes that require rising times, the sourdough starter will feed on the flour and water of the recipe building up carbon dioxide therefore making bubbles which causes it to rise.

This process can make it easier for some to process bread products.

Sourdough is NOT GLUTEN FREE. It cannot be tolerated for someone with Celiac disease.

However, if you find yourself having minor bloating and discomfort after eating bread products, it would be a good idea to try long fermented sourdough bread.

You will want to ferment your sourdough for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours for the full benefits.

What you will need for this recipe

Sourdough Starter

You can use either active sourdough starter or discard (hungry) starter. This will make your cobbler dough.

This cobbler recipe using simple ingredients for a wholesome homemade summer treat.

If your sourdough starter has a liquid on top, you can just stir the starter before dipping out the amount that you will need for this recipe.

Fresh Berries

Any combination of berries will work wonderfully for this recipe.

You could also use frozen berries if you like. I would recommend thawing them in a colander and allowing the excess water to drain off before preparing the berries for the cobbler.

Lemon Juice

Fresh squeezed lemon juice adds such a freshness to this recipe. It is optional but really brings the flavors to another level.

You can also add the lemon zest to the filling for an even deeper lemon flavor.

Honey

Using honey as the sweetener not only adds sweetness but also a wonderful flavor to the cobbler. If you don’t have honey on hand substitute sugar, maple syrup, or agave syrup.

Salt

We use Redmond’s Real Salt in our kitchen, but you can use any salt you have on hand.

Baking Powder

The baking powder is used as a leavening agent. This recipe doesn’t rise or ferment so it needs a little leavening.

Egg

Adding an egg acts as a binder for the topping. It also helps with the puffiness of the crust.

Raw Sugar (for the crumble)

If you don’t have raw sugar on hand a white sugar or brown sugar will work just as well.

Flour (for the crumble)

I used freshly milled whole wheat flour for this application. Any flour (even gluten free) will work just fine. You can use all purpose, bread flour, Einkorn flour, or any other you have on hand.

Olive oil or melted butter (for the crumble)

Olive oil will add more flavor to the crumble than butter. We prefer the flavor of olive oil but if you find it off putting use melted butter.

Step by Step Instructions for making Sourdough Mixed Berry Cobbler with Crumble Topping

Preparing the berry mixture:

Rinse 2 cups of mixed berries of your choice.

In a large bowl, add the berries, the juice of 1/2 a lemon, and the honey. Mix well.

Allow to sit as you prepare the other components of the recipe.

Meanwhile preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Preparing the topping:

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the starter, salt, honey, baking powder, and egg. Mix well.

Preparing the crumble:

In a small bowl, combine the one cup of flour and the one cup sugar. Add the olive oil or melted butter to make the crumble topping.

Baking the cobbler:

Pour the berry mixture into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 9×9 baking pan. Pour the sourdough starter mixture over the berries.

Next, pour the crumble over the top evenly.

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

Serving suggestion:

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.

We love having this straight from the fridge on a hot day. It is so refreshing!

Serve along side an iced coffee on a hot summer day for a really special treat!

Making any kind of cobbler is super easy using sourdough starter and making it with in season fruit makes for an incredibly delicious summer treat!

For another sourdough cobbler recipe, try this sourdough peach cobbler recipe made with sourdough biscuit dough and fresh fruit: Sourdough Peach Cobbler